Looking to speed up the time it takes to receive your degrees? The School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies offers two accelerated degree programs, allowing you to earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years rather than the normal six.
These programs are for highly committed students and have a set of requirements that must be met in order to qualify. Talk to your advisor to see if these programs are right for you.
Our programs
The Master of Global Management (MGM) in Global Management is an in-depth, global business education professional degree program that combines general management coursework, cross-cultural insights, regional studies and foreign language components to educate global business leaders. With its innovative program philosophy, the master's degree program progresses through every facet of international management, with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities and practical, applicable nuances of global business. It is designed for individuals who want to immerse themselves in full-time graduate studies and take classes in person.
The Thunderbird School of Global Management offers undergraduate students in the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies (SHPRS) a quick and unique pathway to pursue global management careers in either the private or the public sector by obtaining their bachelor’s and master’s degree in an accelerated timeframe. Students will be equipped with a unique tool set to succeed in today's complex and competitive global environment. The program is designed for students who are motivated and aim to achieve career aspirations quickly.
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply if you:
- Are an on-campus student able to take courses at the Downtown Phoenix campus in your senior year
- Have at least a 3.0 ASU Cumulative GPA. Students with between a 3.0 and 3.25 GPA must also take the GRE/GMAT to be considered. Students with a 3.25 and higher are not required to take the GRE/GMAT.
- Have completed at least 75 credit hours at the time of application
- Have room in your schedule during your senior year for 12 credits of Master of Global Management coursework
Applications
Applicants are required to:
- Have an updated resume documenting professional and academic history
- Fill out the contact form at: https://thunderbird.asu.edu/degree/accelerated-master
- Work with a Graduate Recruiter to app